Senior Team Lead

Job Summary

It's an exciting time to become a part of IFF! We are currently looking for a Senior Team Lead at our Flavors plant in Dayton, NJ. The Senior Team Lead is responsible for direct reports and the daily operations in process-based and non-process-based departments Liquid Compounding, Terps, D&E, and Emulsions on 2nd shift. 3:30pm-11:50pm Monday-Friday.

Job Title: Senior Team Leader (Supervisor)

Job Description –

It's an exciting time to become a part of IFF! We are currently looking for a Senior Team Lead at our Flavors plant in Dayton, NJ. The Senior Team Lead is responsible for direct reports and the daily operations in process-based and non-process-based departments Liquid Compounding, Terps, D&E, and Emulsions on 2nd shift. 3:30pm-11:50pm Monday-Friday.

Key Responsibilities

Process

·         Supervise and assure the full implementation of the safety and food safety standards within all production units. food safety/general safety scores & near miss program.  Identify deficiencies, communicate and execute corrective actions.

·         Manage/oversee production area throughout shift, ensuring shipping team is operating efficiently and effectively.

·         Understand all aspects of the process.  Make and fill batches as per specification, 25% of the time.

·         Collaborate with the quality department to monitor the various aspects of manufacturing to ensure final product meets set specification.

·         Ensure that all production documents are maintained, kept according to the retention policy.

·         Lead the investigation for deviations events related to the production and align with the quality team on the proper CAPA

·         Ensure compliance with all internal and external food production regulations and legislation.

·         Supervise and motivate work crew, coordinate and maintain process flow to ensure daily production targets are achieved.

·         Monitor ZPro/ Oflow to confirm all daily orders are completed as per end dates, meeting On-Time-Performance targets.

·         Ensure all tools, equipment and production devices are maintained, calibrated and in the best conditions. Communicate with Maintenance as needed to ensure uptime of production equipment.

·         Communication with WH personnel to request / satisfy any enquiry related to the production department.

·         Communicate & coordinate with office staff accordingly.  Provide rapid responses and solutions to escalated issues and urgent customer demands.

·         Identify and supervise the implementation of continuous improvement (6S) projects.

·         Present daily shift report for production manager addressing all aspects of volume, safety, and quality details.

·         Communicate and execute through IFF Operating System.  Lead shop floor tier meetings.

 

People

 

·         Develop and motivate the individuals on your team to ensure that individual goals are met and aligned with the goals of the group. Provide training to operators as needed.

·         Assign roles to production staff according to their competence and work demand.

·         Support Production operators with required supplies & PPE (blades, gloves), parts and equipment.

·         Review department timecards as necessary to process payroll on time.

·         Manage floor processes & properly track/implement department overtime.

·         Organize, track & finalize all PTO requests for Production operators.

·         Prepare and provide counseling records and performance evaluations.